Up your Easter entertaining by creating individual carrot cakes for dessert, soaked in syrup and topped with candied carrots. You can make the cakes and candied carrots a day or so ahead and do the final assembly the day of. Individual Spiced Carrot Cakes Up … [Read more...] about Individual Spiced Carrot Cakes
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The Delicious History of English Easter Biscuits
With Easter just around the corner, it's time to explore the delightful tradition of Easter biscuits, which have their roots in the rural regions of western England. These delectable Easter cookies have been a beloved part of Easter celebrations for centuries, and their history … [Read more...] about The Delicious History of English Easter Biscuits
The Best Mashed Potatoes
The interesting history behind potatoes is that they were considered as pig food until the 18th century. It was Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) who elevating the lowly potato from the hog trough to the dining table in France and around Europe. … [Read more...] about The Best Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust
This is a simple pie from WWI when food was rationed. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust This is a simple pie from WWI when food was rationed. Filling2 large onions2 large carrots3 stalks celery1 medium turnip2 … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust
One Pan Roast Pork Dinner
Our favourite weekend meal in our house--aside from roast beef dinner--is this lovely pork dinner. Essentially a one-pan dinner to feed a crowd. You should be able to find a rolled pork loin at your local supermarket. My Lord D’s Roast Pork Dinner 3–4 pounds … [Read more...] about One Pan Roast Pork Dinner
